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Ice Forecasts

Issued 10:00 AM EST 9 December 2016 Today Tonight and Saturday

Ice Edge

First ice edge estimated from Newfoundland near 4915N 5330W to 4945N5405W to 5015N 5605W to 5130N 5520W to 5330N 5530W to 5430N 5645W to5550N 5955W to 5755N 6120W to 6005N 6345W to 6000N 6300W to 5935N6155W then northward. Sea ice west and north of the ice edge.

Second ice edge estimated from Quebec near 5030N 5920W to 5120N5750W to 5115N 5715W to 5040N 5730W to Newfoundland near 5035N5725W. Sea ice east and north of the ice edge.

Iceberg Count

Warnings (In effect)

Northeast Coast

Issued 10:00 AM NST 09 December 2016

Moderate or severe freezing spray is occurring or expected to occur in this marine area. Please refer to the latest marine forecasts for further details and continue to monitor the situation through Canadian Coast Guard radio or Weatheradio stations.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 9:51 AM NST 9 December 2016 A low pressure system just east of St. John's will intensify as ittracks northeastward across Funk Island Bank to lie northeast of themarine district by Saturday morning. Gale to storm forcesoutheasterlies are expected ahead of the low while gale to stormforce southwest to westerlies are expected in its wake over easternwaters.

Marine interests are advised that storm warnings are in effect forFunk Island Bank and Northern Grand Banks. Gale warnings are ineffect for Strait of Belle Isle, South Coast, East Coast, Belle IsleBank, and the Southern Grand Banks.

Marine interests are also advised that freezing spray warnings are ineffect for Strait of Belle Isle, Gulf waters, and Northeast Coast.